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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.60, 3,109.74 and 1,088.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.60, 3,109.74 and 1,088.56 is: 1,631.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.60 : 3,109.74 = 1,088.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.60/3,109.74 = 1,088.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.60x = 3,109.74 × 1,088.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.60x = 3,385,138.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,385,138.57/2,074.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.71

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